GHASITA SAHU vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 8 read with Section 20(b)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of 17.750 Kgs of Ganja. The Court found that the search was conducted in accordance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, and the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and forensic confirmation of the substance, was sufficient to support the conviction. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, affirming the sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 20,000.